Thursday, February 19, 2026

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‘Political manipulation’: China slams G7 focus on Xinjiang, Hong Kong

China on Monday accused the G7 nations of "political manipulation" after the foreign leaders criticized China over its human rights record in Xinjiang and noted the alleged abuses against Uyghur Muslims, minorities in the region. China accused the foreign leaders of...

At NATO, Biden says ready to talk China, Russia and soothe allies

President Joe Biden made his entrance at the NATO summit aiming to consult European allies on efforts to counter provocative actions by China and Russia while highlighting the US commitment to the 30-country alliance that was frequently maligned by...

Was expecting to captain India in 2007 T20 World Cup but then Dhoni’s name was announced: Yuvraj Singh

Despite being one of India’s most prolific match-winners in white-ball cricket and one of the main reasons behind India winning two World Cups – 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup – Yuvraj Singh never captained India, not even...

Twinkle Khanna gives glowing review to Mare of Easttown, says she neglected her ‘sleep, children, chores’

Twinkle Khanna is the latest Indian celebrity to fall in love with Mare of Easttown. She took to Twitter on Thursday to share a glowing review of the hit series, starring Kate Winslet in the lead. Twinkle described in her usual witty flavour...

India to work with Germany on ‘convergent vision’ for Indo-Pacific: Foreign secy

India will work with Germany on a “convergent vision” of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region as part of enhanced strategic engagement between the two countries, foreign secretary Harsh Shringla said on Thursday. Addressing an event to mark the release of a...

Johnson, Biden to hold first in-person meeting ahead of G7 Leaders’ Summit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Joe Biden will meet in-person for the first time on Thursday in Cornwall, ahead of the UK-hosted G7 Leaders’ Summit starting on Friday. The leaders are expected to agree to a new...

‘Ring of fire’ around the Moon during annular solar eclipse: Explained

The first solar eclipse of 2021, an annular solar eclipse, will occur on June 10 (Thursday), according to projections made by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa). A "ring of fire" will be visible around the Moon from several...

US mulls authorising airstrikes in Afghanistan if country falls into crisis: Report

The Pentagon is mulling to authorise airstrikes in Afghanistan if country falls into crisis due to rise in violence by Taliban in the country following US troops pull-out. Citing The New York Times, The Hill reported that US senior administration...

G7 leaders strike deal to tax Google, Amazon and other tech giants

The United States, Britain and other large, rich nations reached a landmark deal on Saturday to squeeze more money out of multinational companies such as Amazon and Google and reduce their incentive to shift profits to low-tax offshore havens. Hundreds...

Sindh leader slams Imran Khan’s PTI, warns of food crisis due to lack of water

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Sindh secretary Aajiz Dhamrah has warned that the country may face a serious food crisis if farmers are not able to cultivate paddy in the absence of water in the rice cultivation zones of the...

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Kanpur crash: Driver Mohan claims he was behind wheel

The probe into Kanpur’s high-profile Lamborghini crash took a fresh turn on Wednesday after one Mohan, the alleged designated...